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Questions & Answers

Everything you
need to know.

Answers to the questions we hear most often — about our commission model, contracts, programs, and how TruDeals Realty is different from traditional brokerages.

Is this actually full-service at 0.5%?
Yes. TruDeals is a fully licensed brokerage. Our 0.5% listing includes licensed agent representation, professional photography, full MLS listing, pricing strategy, offer negotiation, and complete transaction coordination. Nothing is removed. The commission is lower because our operations are more efficient — not because we deliver less.
What does the 1% Premium Marketing listing include?
Everything in the 0.5% Full-Service Listing, plus an expanded marketing package: cinematic property video with aerial footage, targeted paid social and digital advertising campaigns, featured placement across our channels, professional staging consultation, and hosted open houses. It's built for sellers who want maximum exposure — still a fraction of the traditional 2.5–3% listing commission, and it pairs with Dual Exposure just like the 0.5% option.
Do I still need to pay the buyer's agent?
We don't recommend offering a buyer's-agent commission upfront. Instead, we recommend letting buyers present their offer first — if a buyer is asking for a buyer's-agent commission to be paid, their offer should be strong enough to justify the seller paying it. This keeps you, the seller, in the driver's seat every step of the way. And keep in mind: structured this way, a buyer is only asking for a commission after they've already toured your home, fallen in love with it, and made a legal offer — so every request is weighed against real interest and real numbers, never a pre-commitment. Your agent will walk you through evaluating each offer's net at closing during your free consultation.
What is "Dual Exposure" exactly?
Our most popular program. Dual Exposure pairs a $995 FSBO listing with your choice of MLS listing — either the 0.5% Full-Service or the 1% Premium Marketing option — so your home is marketed through two separate channels working simultaneously: the full MLS network and a direct-to-consumer campaign reaching buyers who aren't actively searching the MLS. Running both channels at once significantly increases the odds of selling your home — without increasing your overall cost, because by the time you close you only ever pay one fee: the channel that produced your buyer. Your chosen 0.5% or 1% commission if the buyer came through the MLS, or no listing commission at all if they came direct through the FSBO side. Two marketing engines, one fee.
How does the FSBO add-on boost my MLS listing?
It doesn't just run alongside your MLS listing — it actively feeds it. The FSBO ad indexes your home's street address with Google Maps, so buyers searching your neighborhood find the property directly in map and local search results. It also powers behavioral targeting campaigns that follow interested buyers across the web — including buyers who are already working with agents, who then bring your home to their agent's attention. That extra traffic and attention flows back to your 0.5% or 1% MLS listing as well, increasing showings and offer activity across both channels at the same time.
How long is the listing contract?
Our listing agreements are flexible, and we encourage you to review the terms with your agent during your consultation. We're confident in our results, and we want you to feel that way before you sign anything.
Why can TruDeals charge so much less?
Modern technology has fundamentally changed what it costs to manage a transaction professionally. Digital platforms, centralized coordination, e-signatures, and streamlined workflows allow us to deliver the same quality of representation at a significantly lower cost. We built a better system and pass those savings to you.
Will I have one dedicated agent, or be passed around?
You will work with one dedicated licensed agent from consultation through closing. You are never handed off to an assistant or call center. Your agent knows your property, your goals, and represents your interests throughout.
Are there any fees beyond the commission?
No. TruDeals operates with complete transparency. The commission rate you agree to at signing is the full seller-side fee. No administrative fees, technology fees, or hidden charges at closing.
Which option should I choose?
Our most popular choice is the Dual Exposure Program — pairing either the 0.5% Full-Service or the 1% Premium Marketing MLS listing with a $995 FSBO listing for maximum reach, since you only ever pay for the channel that actually sells your home. Prefer a single track? The 0.5% listing includes everything needed for a successful sale, and the 1% Premium adds the expanded marketing push. We'll help you decide during your free consultation.

Still have questions?

Call us directly or schedule a free consultation — we'll answer everything before you sign a single document.